Governments increasingly eye social media meltdown
It seems problems never quite go away for social media platforms, and more governments of the world are taking keen interest. Will the tech giants be able to sort things out before legislators steps into the fray?
A week in security (April 8 – 14)
A roundup of news stories from April 8–14, including Baldr, medical management apps, an Android password stealer, and new sextortion scams.
Fake Instagram assistance apps found on Google Play are stealing passwords
We all want those Instagram likes and followers. But what if the app that’s supposed to be assisting you is also stealing your username and password? As a matter of fact, that’s exactly what we found in three fake Instagram assistance apps found on Google Play.
Facebook’s history betrays its privacy pivot
Facebook’s self-proclaimed pivot to privacy faces a fierce opponent—Facebook’s own history.
Should you delete yourself from social media?
All the recent news—from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica snafu to various abuses of Twitter vulnerabilities—has you wondering: Should I delete myself from social media? We provide advice and links on how to tighten security if you want to cool down, or, if you’re ready to go nuclear, delete yourself permanently.
A week in security (February 4 – 8)
A roundup of security news from February 4 – 8, including Facebook’s secure messaging integration, Google’s changes to URLs, a scam involving the Kindle store and John Wick, and more.
Merging Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram: a technical, reputational hurdle
Facebook’s plan to integrate secure messaging across Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram will demand technical know-how and a fierce commitment to user privacy.
A week in security (August 13 – August 19)
A round up of the security news from August 13 – 19, including an in-depth discussion of what drives the average cybercriminal to crime.
A week in security (May 28 – June 3)
A roundup of the security news from May 28 – June 3, including Instagram scams, America Geeks, IoT flaws, and more.
Instagram story spam claims free Apple Watch
We take a look at Instagram story spam leading to a “free Apple Watch” giveaway on a recently compromised celebrity account.